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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

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Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. We’ll define in depth each of the five construction phases: initiation, pre-construction, procurement, construction and post-construction.

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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It’s not easy for construction companies to make accurate budget forecasts. But creating a detailed budget is key to successful construction project management. One way to control your project billing is by defining the hard costs vs soft costs on a construction project. What are Hard Costs In Construction?

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

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We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. What is Project Execution? During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. Poor change management.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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The waterfall model requires that you move from one project phase to another only once that phase has been successfully completed. When to Use It: The Waterfall approach is great for manufacturing and construction projects , which are highly structured, and when it’s too expensive to pivot or change anything after the fact.

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Back to Basics: What is the Difference between Process Groups and Phases?

MPUG

It is an iterative software development approach which divides the project lifecycle into four phases: Inception, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition. I had to learn about RUP because our company had adopted it to implement and manage projects. Project Management Process Groups are not project phases.

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What is Project Management?

The IIL Blog

In short, the design and construction of the Panama Canal, and the design and manufacture of the Boeing 787 were projects. Projects are everywhere. As projects become larger and more complex we break them down into various phases such as Initiating, Planning, Executing and so forth.

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What is Project Management

MPUG

The PMI also notes that a project is typically different from ongoing operations or business as usual and that it requires the coordination of various resources and activities in order to achieve its objectives. From start to finish, a project usually goes through 5 phases, called the Project Life Cycle.